Japan: Japan Opens Public Comment on Revised Allergy Labeling for Walnuts

October 19, 2022 | Attaché Report (GAIN) | JA2022-0087

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On October 13, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) opened a public comment period for the proposed revision to allergy labeling requirements for walnuts in Japan’s Food Labeling Standards. CAA will accept comments in Japanese through November 12, 2022.

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Japan: Japan Opens Public Comment on Revised Allergy Labeling for Walnuts

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